The goal of the HealthWorks program is to improve the health of Northwestern Ontario communities through workplace health promotion.

Workplaces can have a great impact on health, and offer an excellent opportunity to promote health and enable people to achieve wellness. Comprehensive workplace wellness programs have been associated with a reduction in health risks, medical costs, compensation benefits, employee absenteeism, as well as an increase in productivity and job satisfaction.

HealthWorks activities include:

• A comprehensive workplace health promotion model that can be applied to any workplace, large or small.
• The HealthWorks website and resource system for linking workplaces with evidence-based materials to support their health promotion program.
• Awareness and skill-building opportunities for Health Unit staff, employers and employees in the region through on-line presentations and celebration of healthy workplace month.
• Monthly emails that provide  healthy workplace tips.